Talent Acquisition Partner

We are SGS, the world’s leading Inspection, Verification, Testing and Certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. We have 99,600 employees across our 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

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SGS Ireland is seeking to recruit a full time Talent Acquisition Partner in our Ringaskiddy office. To support the business in recruitment. Strategically place top talent in the right positions  and ensure a structured process and policy is in line with Group policy and local Legislation. Supporting the wider HR function with a view to develop and broaden the successful candidates knowledge across SGS Ireland.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruitment activities of attraction, sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checking, offer management and onboarding processes.
• Take the Lead with the in-house recruitment tool; Smartrecruiters, ensure that it is being utilised to it’s full potential, including the reporting/analytics function.
• Train Managers/Supervisors, all employees in the art of interviewing skills, including utilising Smartrecruiters and how to give feedback after an interview.
• Provide reporting updates on recruitment metrics to all stakeholders, including identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Annual review of recruitment policy and procedure(s), ensuring fit-for-purpose.
• Develop retention strategy for all business segments.
• Engage with Segment Managers in forecasting and planning for their recruitment needs.
• Participate in career fairs and working with third level Education providers in supporting Internships, Work Placements, Apprenticeships and building the SGS Brand.
• Supporting the HR team with Admin, HR queries, HR point of contact and in some instances training support
• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct, and act in accordance with SGS Ireland’s Equality & Diversity Policy and ensure others do so.
• At all times, adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues, and clients, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

• Relevant Human Resources or Talent Acquisition experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in full life cycle recruitment in competitive and fast moving environments
• Experience of using social media as attraction methods
• High level competency in Microsoft Office Suite products
• Experience recruiting in Life Sciences - desirable

Knowledge of commonly used best practices and procedures within Recruitment and HR is preferred

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation, build relationship and work collaboratively with others.
• Proactive with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and have the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills